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Hello doctor can taking antibiotics for treating acne cause imbalances in hormones and monthly cycles of periods in females?

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No: While antibiotics may affect effectiveness of artificial hormones such as birth control pills, there is no relationship between antibiotic use altering natural hormone levels and/or your periods. Look for another reason for your "imbalances" or disruption of your periods.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/28/2018

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